Properties of Lignite and Phyllite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1
1-2
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Black
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Phyllitic
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
800-801 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
5
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Lignite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Lignite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lignite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Lignite 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 Lignite and Phyllite.
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