Properties of Slate and Skarn
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Streak
Light to dark brown
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.8
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Slate vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Slate and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Slate vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Slate Definition and Skarn 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 Slate and Skarn.