Properties of Serpentinite and Laterite

Serpentinite

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-52

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-3Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Serpentinite vs Laterite Properties

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