Properties of Serpentinite and Amphibolite

Serpentinite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Amphibolite Properties

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