Properties of Serpentinite and Granulite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-5
6-7
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
2
175.00 N/mm2
13
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.8-3.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
9
0.14 kJ/Kg K
26
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Granulite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Granulite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Granulite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Granulite 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 Granulite.
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