Properties of Serpentinite and Obsidian
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Serpentinite vs Obsidian Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Obsidian play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Obsidian properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Obsidian 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 Obsidian.