Properties of Skarn and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
125.00 N/mm
2
  
17
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.4
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Skarn vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Skarn and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Gneiss 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 Gneiss.