Properties of Serpentinite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation.