Properties of Turbidite and Hornfels

Turbidite

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

32-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²5.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.733.4-3.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³0.25-0.30 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Turbidite vs Hornfels Properties

Properties of Turbidite and Hornfels play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Hornfels properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Hornfels 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 Hornfels.