Properties of Phyllite and Pumice

Phyllite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.2 Physical Properties

1.2.1 Hardness

1-26

1 7

1.7.1 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.7.2 Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

1.7.3 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.7.4 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.7.5 Luster

Phyllitic

Earthy

1.7.6 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.7.7 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

1.7.8 Toughness

1.2

1.7.9 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.86

0 8.4

1.7.10 Transparency

Opaque

1.7.11 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.8 Thermal Properties

1.8.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.8.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Phyllite vs Pumice Properties

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