Properties of Jasperoid and Phyllite

Jasperoid

Phyllite

Properties of Phyllite and Jasperoid

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

1-2

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Phyllitic

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.72-2.73

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Jasperoid vs Phyllite Properties

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