Serpentinite

Aplite

Properties of Serpentinite and Aplite

Serpentinite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-5

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.6

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.95 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Aplite Properties

Properties of Serpentinite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Aplite 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 Serpentinite and Aplite.