Properties of Cataclasite and Serpentinite

Cataclasite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.12.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Cataclasite vs Serpentinite Properties

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