Properties of Serpentinite and Marble

Serpentinite

Marble

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Serpentinite vs Marble Properties

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