Properties of Phyllite and Serpentinite

Phyllite

Serpentinite

Properties of Serpentinite and Phyllite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

3-5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Phyllitic

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Irregular

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Phyllite vs Serpentinite Properties

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