Properties of Amphibolite and Phyllite

Amphibolite

Phyllite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-71-2

1 7

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Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Phyllitic

Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.3

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.52.72-2.73

0 8.4

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Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

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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.