Properties of Lamprophyre and Phyllite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Phyllitic
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Phyllite.