Properties of Websterite and Serpentinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Websterite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Websterite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Websterite 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 Websterite and Serpentinite.