Properties of Turbidite and Tephrite

Turbidite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.86

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 K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Turbidite vs Tephrite Properties

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