All about Turbidite and Aplite Properties
Know all about Turbidite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.