Properties of Turbidite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite.