Properties of Greenschist and Phyllite

Greenschist

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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

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

2.5-2.92.72-2.73

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, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Greenschist vs Phyllite Properties

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