Phyllite

Skarn

Properties of Phyllite and Skarn

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-2

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Phyllite vs Skarn Properties

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