Phyllite

Nephelinite

Properties of Phyllite and Nephelinite

Phyllite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-2

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.4-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Phyllite vs Nephelinite Properties

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