Properties of Skarn and Anthracite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
1-1.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Shiny
  
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.4
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
1.1-1.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
1.32 kJ/Kg K
  
4
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Skarn vs Anthracite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Anthracite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Anthracite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Anthracite 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 Anthracite.