Properties of Evaporite and Serpentinite

Evaporite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

225.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.992.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Evaporite vs Serpentinite Properties

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