Properties of Phyllite and Ijolite

Phyllite

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-25.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.6-2.76

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Ijolite Properties

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