Learn more about Properties of Phyllite
What is Phyllite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Phyllite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Phyllite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Phyllite is Not Available. Streak of Phyllite is white while its cleavage is crenulation and pervasive. Luster of Phyllite is phyllitic and its fracture is conchoidal. Phyllite is opaque in nature. Know all about Phyllite, What is Phyllite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Phyllite
What is Phyllite composed of? Get to know about composition of Phyllite here. Phyllite definition gives information about the Formation of Phyllite and its composition.The composition of Phyllite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Phyllite rock includes Albite, Alusite, Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Chlorite, Epidote, Feldspar, Garnet, Graphite, Hornblade, Kyanite, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Porphyroblasts, Quartz, Sillimanite, Staurolite, Talc, Zircon and The compound content of Phyllite rock includes CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Phyllite rock in next section.