Properties of Skarn and Pumice
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Planar
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
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.