Properties of Harzburgite and Skarn
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Harzburgite vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Harzburgite and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite and Skarn.