Properties of Serpentinite and Claystone
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Serpentinite vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Claystone 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 Claystone.