Properties of Phyllite and Jadeitite
Properties
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/mm2
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.
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