Properties of Serpentinite and Marble

Serpentinite

Marble

Properties of Marble and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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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.