Properties of Skarn and Turbidite

Skarn

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Skarn

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Splintery

Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Metallic

Compressive Strength

Not Available

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Disjunctive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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Skarn vs Turbidite Properties

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