Properties of Skarn and Serpentinite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.5
3-5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
310.00 N/mm2
2
Cleavage
Slaty
Irregular
Toughness
2.4
7
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.95 kJ/Kg K
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Skarn vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Skarn and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.
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