Properties of Carbonatite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant
Carbonatite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Carbonatite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Carbonatite Definition and Turbidite 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 Carbonatite and Turbidite.