Properties of Skarn and Turbidite
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
Cleavage
Slaty
Disjunctive
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
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.