Properties of Serpentinite and Chert

Serpentinite

Chert

Properties of Chert and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6.5-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Chert Properties

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