Properties of Serpentinite and Evaporite

Serpentinite

Evaporite

Properties of Evaporite and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

2-3

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.86-2.99

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Evaporite Properties

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