Properties of Hornfels and Serpentinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Unknown
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Yet Found
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Hornfels vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Hornfels and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornfels vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Hornfels 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 Hornfels and Serpentinite.