Argillite

Anthracite

Properties of Argillite and Anthracite

Argillite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

1-1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

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

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

1.1-1.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

1.32 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Argillite vs Anthracite Properties

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