Properties of Serpentinite and Tonalite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.86-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Serpentinite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.