Properties of Skarn and Tuff

Skarn

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.54-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 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

2.862.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Skarn vs Tuff Properties

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