Properties of Serpentinite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Serpentinite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Porphyry 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 Porphyry.