Properties of Serpentinite and Metapelite

Serpentinite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-33.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Serpentinite vs Metapelite Properties

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