Properties of Turbidite and Latite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Turbidite vs Latite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Latite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Latite 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 Latite.