Properties of Serpentinite and Diabase

Serpentinite

Diabase

Properties of Diabase and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

Toughness

1.6

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Diabase Properties

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