Properties of Serpentinite and Boninite

Serpentinite

Boninite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³Not Available

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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Boninite Properties

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