Properties of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite
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
  
37.50 N/mm
2
  
27
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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Basaltic Trachyandesite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite.