Properties of Skarn and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Skarn vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite.