Properties of Skarn and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous to Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
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.