Properties of Phyllite and Granulite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Phyllitic
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Imperfect
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.8-3.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.