Properties of Serpentinite and Diorite

Serpentinite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Diorite Properties

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