Properties of Phyllite and Flint

Phyllite

Flint

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-27

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³2.7-2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Flint Properties

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