Properties of Turbidite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Poor
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Phonolite 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 Phonolite.