Properties of Amphibolite and Serpentinite

Amphibolite

Serpentinite

Properties of Serpentinite and Amphibolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

3-5

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

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.5

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.