Properties of Peridotite and Serpentinite

Peridotite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

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

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Peridotite vs Serpentinite Properties

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