Properties of Argillite and Serpentinite

Argillite

Serpentinite

Properties of Serpentinite and Argillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

3-5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Argillite vs Serpentinite Properties

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