Phyllite

Ignimbrite

Properties of Phyllite and Ignimbrite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

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4-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

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1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

1-1.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Ignimbrite Properties

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