Granite

Anthracite

Properties of Granite and Anthracite

Granite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1-1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

1.1-1.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 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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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (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, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Granite vs Anthracite Properties

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