Properties of Hornfels and Skarn

Hornfels

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

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.92.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Hornfels vs Skarn Properties

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