Properties of Skarn and Basalt
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.5
6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Not Available
Compressive Strength
Not Available
37.40 N/mm2
28
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Skarn vs Basalt Properties
Properties of Skarn and Basalt play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Basalt properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Basalt 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 Basalt.
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