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Properties of Anthracite and Argillite


Properties of Argillite and Anthracite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-1.5   
2-3   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
Black   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Slaty   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4   
2.56-2.68   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3   
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K   
4
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Anthracite vs Argillite Properties

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

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