Properties of Turbidite and Jasperoid

Turbidite

Jasperoid

Properties of Jasperoid and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Metallic

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Perfect

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Turbidite vs Jasperoid Properties

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