Properties of Serpentinite and Breccia

Serpentinite

Breccia

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-57

1 7

2.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

2.1.4 Fracture

Uneven

2.1.6 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

2.1.8 Porosity

Less Porous

2.2.1 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly

2.2.3 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

2.3.2 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

2.3.3 Toughness

Not Available

2.3.4 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86-2.87

0 8.4

2.3.5 Transparency

Opaque

2.3.6 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³0 g/cm³

0 1400

2.4 Thermal Properties

2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

2.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Breccia Properties

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