Properties of Turbidite and Latite

Turbidite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

35-5.5

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

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant

Turbidite vs Latite Properties

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