Properties of Cataclasite and Phyllite
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
  
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.