Properties of Turbidite and Metapelite

Turbidite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

35-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.733.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Turbidite vs Metapelite Properties

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