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Properties of Serpentinite and Gneiss


Properties of Gneiss and Serpentinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
7   

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   
2
125.00 N/mm2   
17

Cleavage
Irregular   
Poor   

Toughness
7   
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   
9
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.

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