Properties of Sovite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Phyllitic
Cleavage
Not Available
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Sovite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Sovite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Sovite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Sovite 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 Sovite and Phyllite.