Properties of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite

Turbidite

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²60.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.46-2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.7-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Turbidite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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