Properties of Tonalite and Phyllite

Tonalite

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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-32.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 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, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Tonalite vs Phyllite Properties

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