Properties of Metapelite and Skarn

Metapelite

Skarn

Properties of Skarn and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

6.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Irregular

Streak

Unknown

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

2.4

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Metapelite vs Skarn Properties

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