Properties of Skarn and Tachylite

Skarn

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Skarn vs Tachylite Properties

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