Properties of Serpentinite and Metapelite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Unknown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Serpentinite vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.