Properties of Diamictite and Skarn

Diamictite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

4.3-5.02.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Diamictite vs Skarn Properties

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