Properties of Pyroxenite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Serpentinite.