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Properties of Benmoreite and Serpentinite


Properties of Serpentinite and Benmoreite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
3-5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Black   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
2.3   
7   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.79-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.5-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Benmoreite vs Serpentinite Properties

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

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