Properties of Chalk and Phyllite

Chalk

Phyllite

Properties of Phyllite and Chalk

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Phyllitic

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.72-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Reserves >>

<< Formation

Chalk vs Phyllite Properties

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