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Properties of Serpentinite and Jaspillite


Properties of Jaspillite and Serpentinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
3   

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   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
230.00 N/mm2   
6

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   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
3.20 kJ/Kg K   
1

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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