Properties of Metapelite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
Unknown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Metapelite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Metapelite 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 Metapelite and Serpentinite.