Properties of Amphibolite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Amphibolite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite and Serpentinite.