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Properties of Hornfels and Phyllite

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
2-3
Fine Grained
Conchoidal
-
Highly Porous
Shiny
5.80 N/mm2
Perfect
-
3.4-3.9
Opaque
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
 
1-2
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Phyllitic
50.00 N/mm2
Crenulation and Pervasive
1.2
2.72-2.73
Opaque
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
0.79 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Hornfels vs Phyllite Properties

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