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Properties of Tephrite and Phyllite


Properties of Phyllite and Tephrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
1-2   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Bluish Black   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Phyllitic   

Compressive Strength
90.00 N/mm2   
22
Not Available   

Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
2.4   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.72-2.73   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Tephrite vs Phyllite Properties

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

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