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Properties of Phyllite and Amphibolite


Properties of Amphibolite and Phyllite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-2   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular to Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Phyllitic   
Vitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive   
Irregular   

Toughness
1.2   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73   
2.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Phyllite vs Amphibolite Properties

Properties of Phyllite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Phyllite and Amphibolite.

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