Properties of Turbidite and Limestone

Turbidite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

33-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Turbidite vs Limestone Properties

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