Properties of Turbidite and Travertine
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Metallic
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Turbidite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Turbidite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Turbidite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Turbidite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.