Properties of Phyllite and Lamprophyre
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Phyllitic
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Conchoidal
Toughness
1.2
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Phyllite vs Lamprophyre Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Lamprophyre play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Lamprophyre properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre.