Properties of Gneiss and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Gneiss vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Gneiss and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gneiss vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Gneiss 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 Gneiss and Serpentinite.