Properties of Talc carbonate and Serpentinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1-2
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Flat
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Pearly
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
250.00 N/mm2
  
4
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
1
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Talc carbonate vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Talc carbonate and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Talc carbonate vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Talc carbonate Definition and Serpentinite 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 Talc carbonate and Serpentinite.