Properties of Turbidite and Schist

Turbidite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

33.5-4

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

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Turbidite vs Schist Properties

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