Properties of Serpentinite and Quartzite

Serpentinite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Quartzite Properties

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