Properties of Turbidite and Schist
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Slaty
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Turbidite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Schist 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 Schist.