Properties of Turbidite and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite.