Properties of Latite and Serpentinite

Latite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.53-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Latite vs Serpentinite Properties

Properties of Latite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Latite 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 Latite and Serpentinite.