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Properties of Serpentinite and Limestone


Properties of Limestone and Serpentinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5   
3-4   

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   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Irregular   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
7   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.79-3   
2.3-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3   
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9
0.91 kJ/Kg K   
11

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Pressure Resistant   

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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.

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