Properties of Tephrite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Tephrite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Tephrite 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 Tephrite and Turbidite.