Phyllite

Latite

Properties of Phyllite and Latite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

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5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Phyllite vs Latite Properties

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