Properties of Eclogite and Serpentinite

Eclogite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.2-3.6 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Eclogite vs Serpentinite Properties

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