Properties of Turbidite and Tephrite

Turbidite

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.