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Properties of Cataclasite and Phyllite


Properties of Phyllite and Cataclasite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
1-2   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
NA   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Phyllitic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.1   
2.72-2.73   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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Cataclasite vs Phyllite Properties

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

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