Properties of Granite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Granite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Granite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Granite 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 Granite and Serpentinite.