Properties of Greywacke and Phyllite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
1-2
  
Grain Size
Angular and Fine
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Phyllitic
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
2.6
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
  
2.72-2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
  
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Greywacke vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Greywacke and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Greywacke vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Greywacke 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 Greywacke and Phyllite.