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Properties of Breccia and Phyllite


Properties of Phyllite and Breccia


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
1-2   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly   
Phyllitic   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.72-2.73   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0 g/cm3   
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Breccia vs Phyllite Properties

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

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