Diabase

Serpentinite

Properties of Diabase and Serpentinite

Diabase

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.79-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Diabase vs Serpentinite Properties

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