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Properties of Serpentinite and Anorthosite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-5
5-6
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Waxy and Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
310.00 N/mm2
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
1.1.9 Toughness
7
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.62-2.82
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
1.1.12 Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.95 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Anorthosite Properties

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