Properties of Diorite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Diorite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Diorite 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 Diorite and Serpentinite.