Properties of Serpentinite and Greywacke

Serpentinite

Greywacke

Properties of Greywacke and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Angular and Fine

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.6-2.61 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Greywacke Properties

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