Properties of Turbidite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.