Properties of Mylonite and Phyllite

Mylonite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41-2

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

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

1.28 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.052.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-4.8 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.50 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Mylonite vs Phyllite Properties

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