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Properties of Amphibolite and Skarn


Properties of Skarn and Amphibolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White to Grey   
Light to dark brown   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.3   
2.4   

Specific Gravity
2.5   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Amphibolite vs Skarn Properties

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

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