Properties of Turbidite and Norite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Black
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2
  
10
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Disjunctive
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.4
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
  
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Turbidite vs Norite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Norite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Norite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Norite 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 Norite.