Properties of Tephrite and Skarn
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
Bluish Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Slaty
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Tephrite vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Tephrite and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Tephrite 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 Tephrite and Skarn.