Properties of Limestone and Skarn
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
6.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
18
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Slaty
Toughness
1
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K
11
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Limestone vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Limestone and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Limestone 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 Limestone and Skarn.
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