Properties of Quartzite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Quartzite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Quartzite 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 Quartzite and Turbidite.