Properties of Amphibolite and Anthracite

Amphibolite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.51.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Amphibolite vs Anthracite Properties

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