Properties of Skarn and Slate

Skarn

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Skarn vs Slate Properties

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