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