Properties of Serpentinite and Gabbro

Serpentinite

Gabbro

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

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

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.7-3.3 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Gabbro Properties

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