Skarn

Taconite

Properties of Skarn and Taconite

Skarn

Taconite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

5-5.3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Skarn vs Taconite Properties

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