Properties of Marble and Phyllite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Phyllitic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Marble vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Marble and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Marble 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 Marble and Phyllite.