Properties of Phyllite and Jadeitite

Phyllite

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-23-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Phyllite vs Jadeitite Properties

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