Phyllite

Tachylite

Properties of Phyllite and Tachylite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

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5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

206.00 N/mm²

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

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1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

3.058 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.56 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Phyllite vs Tachylite Properties

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