Properties of Skarn and Tonalite

Skarn

Tonalite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56-7

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

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.73 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Skarn vs Tonalite Properties

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