Properties of Skarn and Felsite

Skarn

Felsite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Skarn vs Felsite Properties

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