Properties of Scoria and Serpentinite

Scoria

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-5

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

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-3 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Scoria vs Serpentinite Properties

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