Properties of Serpentinite and Phyllite

Serpentinite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-51-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Serpentinite vs Phyllite Properties

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