Properties of Porphyry and Serpentinite

Porphyry

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine 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

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-42.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2.5-3 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, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Porphyry vs Serpentinite Properties

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