Properties of Chalk and Serpentinite

Chalk

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

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

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.42.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Chalk vs Serpentinite Properties

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