Properties of Phyllite and Mylonite

Phyllite

Mylonite

Properties of Mylonite and Phyllite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Phyllitic

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

1.28 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Conchoidal

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.97-3.05

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.6-4.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

1.50 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Phyllite vs Mylonite Properties

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