Properties of Serpentinite and Tuff
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Serpentinite Definition and Tuff 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 Tuff.