Properties of Phyllite and Pyroxenite

Phyllite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-27

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.733.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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