Properties of Kimberlite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Disjunctive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Kimberlite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite and Turbidite.