Properties of Phyllite and Whiteschist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1-2
1.5
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Phyllitic
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
200.00 N/mm2
10
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Perfect
Toughness
1.2
1
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
Phyllite vs Whiteschist Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Whiteschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Whiteschist properties, get to know more about Phyllite Definition and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist.
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