Properties of Serpentinite and Ijolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.