Properties of Serpentinite and Jaspillite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Jaspillite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Jaspillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Jaspillite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite.