Properties of Wehrlite and Serpentinite

Wehrlite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Wehrlite vs Serpentinite Properties

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