Properties of Tuff and Skarn

Tuff

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tuff vs Skarn Properties

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