Know all about Turbidite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Soapstone is greasy. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).