Properties of Phyllite and Dunite

Phyllite

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-23.5-4

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

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.733-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³2.84-2.85 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Dunite Properties

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