Serpentinite

Variolite

Properties of Serpentinite and Variolite

Serpentinite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

37.50 N/mm²

Rank: 27 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 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)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Variolite Properties

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