Properties of Serpentinite and Variolite

Serpentinite

Variolite

Properties of Variolite and Serpentinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Not Applicable

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

37.50 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Serpentinite vs Variolite Properties

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