Click a tab to explore each mixture, then shine the torch to test the Tyndall Effect.
| Common Example | Muddy water / Chalk in water |
| Particle Size | > 1000 nm (visible to naked eye) |
| On Standing | Settles down on standing |
| Filterability | Can be filtered by filter paper |
| Tyndall Effect | Shows scattering, but appears cloudy/opaque (not a clean Tyndall beam) |
A heterogeneous mixture with large, visible particles that are suspended temporarily but settle due to gravity over time.