Properties of Travertine and Turbidite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Metallic
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Travertine vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Travertine 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 Travertine and Turbidite.