Properties of Quartzite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.79-3
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Quartzite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Quartzite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Quartzite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Quartzite 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 Quartzite and Serpentinite.