Properties of Turbidite and Peridotite

Turbidite

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

35.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.733-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Peridotite Properties

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