Properties of Serpentinite and Suevite

Serpentinite

Suevite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-55.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86

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 K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Serpentinite vs Suevite Properties

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