Properties of Lherzolite and Phyllite

Lherzolite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.51-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Lherzolite vs Phyllite Properties

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