Properties of Turbidite and Peridotite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.