Properties of Turbidite and Metapelite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Fibrous
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Unknown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Turbidite vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.