Properties of Serpentinite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite.