Properties of Cataclasite and Skarn
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
6.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
NA
Irregular
Streak
Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.1
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Cataclasite vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite and Skarn.
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