Properties of Metapelite and Phyllite

Metapelite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-61-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Metapelite vs Phyllite Properties

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