Anthracite

Schist

Properties of Anthracite and Schist

Anthracite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.5

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.5-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.32 kJ/Kg K

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Anthracite vs Schist Properties

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