Properties of Turbidite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Turbidite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Diatomite 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 Diatomite.