Properties of Serpentinite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Metallic
Cleavage
Irregular
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Serpentinite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite and Turbidite.