Properties of Turbidite and Claystone
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Turbidite vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Claystone 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 Claystone.