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Properties of Latite and Phyllite


Properties of Phyllite and Latite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
1-2   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Phyllitic   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
2.7   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.72-2.73   

Transparency
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   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Latite vs Phyllite Properties

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

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