Properties of Mylonite and Serpentinite

Mylonite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-5

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

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

1.28 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.052.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-4.8 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.50 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Mylonite vs Serpentinite Properties

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