Properties of Phyllite and Breccia
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Phyllitic
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
0 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Phyllite vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Breccia 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 Breccia.