Properties of Serpentinite and Phonolite

Serpentinite

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Phonolite Properties

Properties of Serpentinite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Phonolite 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 Phonolite.