Properties of Serpentinite and Chert
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-5
  
6.5-7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
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
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
450.00 N/mm2
  
1
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
7
  
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
  
9
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
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.