Properties of Pyroxenite and Skarn

Pyroxenite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

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

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Skarn Properties

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