Properties of Phyllite and Marl
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1-2
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Phyllitic
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.2
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Phyllite vs Marl Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Marl play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Marl properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Marl 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 Marl.