Properties of Turbidite and Phyllite

Turbidite

Phyllite

Properties of Phyllite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Metallic

Phyllitic

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.4

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.72-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Turbidite vs Phyllite Properties

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