Properties of Granodiorite and Serpentinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Granodiorite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Granodiorite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granodiorite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite and Serpentinite.