Properties of Phyllite and Shale
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Slaty
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Phyllite vs Shale Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Shale play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Shale properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Shale 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 Shale.