Properties of Diabase and Skarn

Diabase

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Diabase vs Skarn Properties

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