Properties of Skarn and Adakite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Skarn vs Adakite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Adakite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Adakite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Adakite 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 Skarn and Adakite.