Phyllite

Taconite

Properties of Phyllite and Taconite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-2

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

5-5.3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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3.20 kJ/Kg K

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Taconite Properties

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