Properties of Blueschist and Serpentinite

Blueschist

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Blueschist vs Serpentinite Properties

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