Properties of Cataclasite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.1
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.