Skarn

Pegmatite

Properties of Skarn and Pegmatite

Skarn

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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178.54 N/mm²

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.6-2.63

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Skarn vs Pegmatite Properties

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