Properties of Trachyandesite and Phyllite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-5
  
1-2
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Phyllitic
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.72-2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Trachyandesite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite and Phyllite.