Phyllite

Anthracite

Properties of Phyllite and Anthracite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-2

1-1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

1.1-1.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.32 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Phyllite vs Anthracite Properties

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