Tuff

Serpentinite

Properties of Tuff and Serpentinite

Tuff

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-6

3-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.73

2.79-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tuff vs Serpentinite Properties

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