Properties of Serpentinite and Gneiss

Serpentinite

Gneiss

Properties of Gneiss and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

125.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Poor

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Gneiss Properties

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