Properties of Serpentinite and Pseudotachylite

Serpentinite

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²60.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.4.1 Cleavage

Irregular

1.4.2 Toughness

Not Available

1.4.3 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.46-2.86

0 8.4

1.4.4 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.4.5 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.7-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Serpentinite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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