Properties of Epidosite and Serpentinite

Epidosite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-3 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Epidosite vs Serpentinite Properties

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