Properties of Serpentinite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Phyllitic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Serpentinite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Phyllite 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 Phyllite.