Properties of Serpentinite and Coal
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
1100-1400 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Serpentinite vs Coal Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Coal play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Coal properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Coal 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 Coal.