Properties of Metapelite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Metapelite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Metapelite 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 Metapelite and Phyllite.