Properties of Pseudotachylite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Phyllitic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite Definition and Phyllite 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 Pseudotachylite and Phyllite.