Properties of Serpentinite and Dolomite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous and Pearly
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Dolomite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Dolomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Dolomite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Dolomite 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 Dolomite.