Properties of Wehrlite and Phyllite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
1-2
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Metallic
  
Phyllitic
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
8.4
  
2.72-2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
  
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K
  
21
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Wehrlite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Phyllite.