Properties of Migmatite and Serpentinite

Migmatite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.53-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Migmatite vs Serpentinite Properties

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