Properties of Serpentinite and Ganister

Serpentinite

Ganister

Properties of Ganister and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Ganister Properties

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