Properties of Serpentinite and Tephrite

Serpentinite

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

6.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Tephrite Properties

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