Phyllite

Chalk

Properties of Phyllite and Chalk

Phyllite

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-2

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.3-2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.90 kJ/Kg K

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Phyllite vs Chalk Properties

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