Properties of Serpentinite and Shonkinite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Shonkinite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Shonkinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Shonkinite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite.