Properties of Turbidite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Turbidite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Porphyry 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 Porphyry.