Properties of Sandstone and Phyllite

Sandstone

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Sandstone vs Phyllite Properties

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