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Properties of Skarn and Wehrlite


Properties of Wehrlite and Skarn


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Irregular   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Metallic   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.4   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
8.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Skarn vs Wehrlite Properties

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

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