Properties of Turbidite and Phyllite

Turbidite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

31-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Turbidite vs Phyllite Properties

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