Properties of Serpentinite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Serpentinite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.