Properties of Phyllite and Eclogite

Phyllite

Eclogite

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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

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³3.2-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Phyllite vs Eclogite Properties

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