Properties of Serpentinite and Pumice
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Serpentinite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Pumice 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 Pumice.