Properties of Turbidite and Tuff

Turbidite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

34-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²243.80 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

2.46-2.732.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Turbidite vs Tuff Properties

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