Properties of Phyllite and Greenschist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1-2
3.5-4
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Phyllitic
Shiny
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Slaty
Toughness
1.2
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Phyllite vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Greenschist 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 Greenschist.
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