Properties of Lignite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
800-801 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Lignite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Lignite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lignite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Lignite 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 Lignite and Serpentinite.