Properties of Dacite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.77-2.771 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Dacite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Dacite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dacite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Dacite 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 Dacite and Serpentinite.