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Properties of Phyllite and Websterite


Properties of Websterite and Phyllite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-2   
7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Phyllitic   
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   

Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive   
Irregular   

Toughness
1.2   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73   
3.2-3.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   
3.1-3.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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Phyllite vs Websterite Properties

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

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