Properties of Turbidite and Quartzite

Turbidite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Quartzite Properties

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