Properties of Turbidite and Novaculite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Novaculite 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 Novaculite.