Properties of Turbidite and Rhyolite

Turbidite

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Colorless

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Metallic

Earthy

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.