Properties of Serpentinite and Wehrlite

Serpentinite

Wehrlite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-38.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Serpentinite vs Wehrlite Properties

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