Properties of Turbidite

Physical Properties of Turbidite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Turbidite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Turbidite rock are vital in determining its Turbidite Texture and Turbidite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Turbidite

The physical properties of Turbidite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Turbidite is 3 whereas its compressive strength is 200.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Turbidite is white, greenish white or grey whereas its fracture is splintery. Luster of Turbidite is the interaction of light with the surface of Turbidite. Luster of Turbidite is metallic. Turbidite cleavage is disjunctive. The specific gravity of Turbidite is 2.46-2.73. Turbidite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.4. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.