Properties of Diamictite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Splintery
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Disjunctive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Diamictite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Turbidite.