Properties of Turbidite and Jaspillite

Turbidite

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Large and 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

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.735.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Jaspillite Properties

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