Properties of Turbidite and Pumice
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Planar
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Turbidite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Pumice 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 Pumice.