Properties of Diamictite and Skarn
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
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.