Schist

Skarn

Properties of Schist and Skarn

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Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Schist vs Skarn Properties

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