Properties of Phyllite and Oolite

Phyllite

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-23-4

1 7

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

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Oolite Properties

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