Properties of Marl and Skarn

Marl

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36.5

1 7

2.4.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

2.4.4 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

2.4.5 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

2.4.6 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

2.4.8 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

2.4.9 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

6.2.2 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

6.2.3 Toughness

2.6

2.4

6.3.2 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.86

0 8.4

7.1.2 Transparency

Opaque

7.1.3 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.3 Thermal Properties

1.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

5.3.4 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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