Amphibolite

Phyllite

Properties of Amphibolite and Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

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1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5

2.72-2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Amphibolite vs Phyllite Properties

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