Properties of Serpentinite and Limestone
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Serpentinite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Limestone 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 Limestone.