Properties of Skarn and Nephelinite

Skarn

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Skarn vs Nephelinite Properties

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