Properties of Ijolite and Skarn

Ijolite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.762.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 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, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Ijolite vs Skarn Properties

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