Properties of Turbidite and Minette
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Turbidite vs Minette Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Minette play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Minette properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Minette 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 Minette.