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Properties of Phyllite and Tephrite


Properties of Tephrite and Phyllite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-2   
6.5   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Phyllitic   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
90.00 N/mm2   
22

Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
1.2   
2.4   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Phyllite vs Tephrite Properties

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

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