Properties of Skarn and Pumice

Skarn

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Skarn vs Pumice Properties

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