Properties of Serpentinite and Diamictite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
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.