Properties of Lamprophyre and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Serpentinite.