Properties of Skarn and Travertine
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.86
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Skarn vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Skarn and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Skarn vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Skarn Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.