Properties of Skarn and Shale
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Skarn vs Shale Properties
Properties of Skarn and Shale play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Shale properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Shale 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 Shale.