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Properties of Turbidite and Tachylite


Properties of Tachylite and Turbidite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3   
5.5   

Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
Vermilion   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Resinous   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
206.00 N/mm2   
8

Cleavage
Disjunctive   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.4   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73   
2.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3   
3.058 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.56 kJ/Kg K   
22

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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