Marble

Serpentinite

Properties of Marble and Serpentinite

Marble

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

3-5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.79-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Marble vs Serpentinite Properties

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