Anthracite

Diorite

Properties of Anthracite and Diorite

Anthracite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-3 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)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Diorite Properties

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