Properties of Phyllite and Anorthosite

Phyllite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-25-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Anorthosite Properties

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