Know all about Argillite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Argillite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Argillite appears Rough and Dull and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Argillite is waxy and dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.