Properties of Tephrite and Serpentinite

Tephrite

Serpentinite

Properties of Serpentinite and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

3-5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

Bluish Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Irregular

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Tephrite vs Serpentinite Properties

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