Properties of Phyllite and Turbidite

Phyllite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Phyllite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Phyllitic

Metallic

Compressive Strength

Not Available

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Disjunctive

Toughness

1.2

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.73

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Phyllite vs Turbidite Properties

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