Properties of Serpentinite and Dunite

Serpentinite

Dunite

Properties of Dunite and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

3.5-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Dunite Properties

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