Properties of Turbidite and Tachylite

Turbidite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

35.5

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

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Tachylite Properties

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