Properties of Phyllite and Granulite

Phyllite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-26-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Granulite Properties

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