Properties of Variolite and Skarn

Variolite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Variolite vs Skarn Properties

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