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Properties of Greywacke and Phyllite


Properties of Phyllite and Greywacke


Properties

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   

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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.

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