Properties of Arkose and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
0
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Arkose vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Arkose and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Arkose vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Arkose 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 Arkose and Serpentinite.