Properties of Skarn and Mylonite

Skarn

Mylonite

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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

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Skarn vs Mylonite Properties

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