Properties of Skarn and Cataclasite

Skarn

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Skarn vs Cataclasite Properties

Properties of Skarn and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.