Properties of Turbidite and Gritstone

Turbidite

Gritstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²70.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.250

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.2 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Turbidite vs Gritstone Properties

Properties of Turbidite and Gritstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Gritstone properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Gritstone Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Turbidite and Gritstone.