Properties of Lignite and Skarn

Lignite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

16.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Lignite vs Skarn Properties

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