Properties of Blueschist and Phyllite

Blueschist

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-41-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Blueschist vs Phyllite Properties

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