Properties of Serpentinite and Diamictite

Serpentinite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-34.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Serpentinite vs Diamictite Properties

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