Properties of Diorite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Diorite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Diorite 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 Diorite and Turbidite.