Why do certain materials/surfaces always feel ‘cool to the touch’ at room temperature (like glass/granite)

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Why do certain materials/surfaces always feel ‘cool to the touch’ at room temperature (like glass/granite)

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It’s a matter of conductivity.
Cardboard in a freezer doesn’t feel as cold as metal in a freezer, although they are the same temperature.
So, the perception of cold is actually how quickly a material can conduct your warmth from you.

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