Properties of Turbidite and Rhyolite

Turbidite

Rhyolite

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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

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.4-2.6 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, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Rhyolite Properties

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