Properties of Skarn and Pseudotachylite

Skarn

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Skarn

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

Streak

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

60.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

Toughness

2.4

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.46-2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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Skarn vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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