Properties of Skarn and Metapelite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Fibrous
Streak
Light to dark brown
Unknown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Skarn vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.