Properties of Turbidite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Turbidite and Banded iron formation.