Properties of Turbidite and Wackestone

Turbidite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

32-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Turbidite vs Wackestone Properties

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