Properties of Tonalite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant
Tonalite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Turbidite.