Properties of Skarn and Flint

Skarn

Flint

Properties of Flint and Skarn

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.4

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Skarn vs Flint Properties

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