Anthracite

Anorthosite

Properties of Anthracite and Anorthosite

Anthracite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.5

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.62-2.82

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.7-4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.32 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Anorthosite Properties

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