Properties of Phyllite and Nephelinite

Phyllite

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Phyllite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

6.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Phyllitic

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

Not Available

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

Toughness

1.2

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.