Properties of Granite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Disjunctive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Granite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Granite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Granite 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 Granite and Turbidite.