Properties of Serpentinite and Schist

Serpentinite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-53.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Serpentinite vs Schist Properties

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