Properties of Skarn

Physical Properties of Skarn

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Skarn like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Skarn rock are vital in determining its Skarn Texture and Skarn Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Skarn

The physical properties of Skarn depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Skarn is 6.5 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Skarn is light to dark brown whereas its fracture is irregular. Luster of Skarn is the interaction of light with the surface of Skarn. Luster of Skarn is waxy and dull. Skarn cleavage is slaty. The specific gravity of Skarn is 2.86. Skarn is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.4. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.