Properties of Phyllite and Jadeitite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1-2
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Phyllitic
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
1.2
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
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.