Properties of Turbidite and Nephelinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Flat
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Metallic
  
Vitreous to Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
  
10
35.00 N/mm2
  
29
Cleavage
Disjunctive
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
2.4
  
2.7
  
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
  
2.4-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Turbidite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite.