Properties of Phyllite and Foidolite

Phyllite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-21.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very 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

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³Not Available

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, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Foidolite Properties

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