Properties of Serpentinite and Foidolite

Serpentinite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-51.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³Not Available

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, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Foidolite Properties

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