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Properties of Skarn and Schist


Properties of Schist and Skarn


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.4   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Skarn vs Schist Properties

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

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