Phyllite

Gneiss

Properties of Phyllite and Gneiss

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

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1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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125.00 N/mm²

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.5-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.6-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Gneiss Properties

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