Properties of Phyllite and Foidolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Phyllitic
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Perfect
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Not Available
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.