Properties of Serpentinite and Hornfels
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Unknown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Shiny
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
7
Not Yet Found
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
3.4-3.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Serpentinite vs Hornfels Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Hornfels play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Hornfels properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Hornfels 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 Hornfels.