Properties of Phyllite and Whiteschist

Phyllite

Whiteschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-21.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Phyllitic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.732.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.18-3.3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Phyllite vs Whiteschist Properties

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