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Properties of Phyllite and Slate

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1-23-4
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
White
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Phyllitic
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
NA30.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
1.2
1.2
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.732.65-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm32.6-2.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NA0.76 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Slate Properties

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