Properties of Serpentinite and Tachylite

Serpentinite

Tachylite

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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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Tachylite Properties

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