Properties of Serpentinite and Limestone

Serpentinite

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

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.91 kJ/Kg K

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.