Properties of Siltstone and Phyllite

Siltstone

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

Fine Grained

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

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Siltstone vs Phyllite Properties

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