Properties of Anthracite and Basalt

Anthracite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Basalt Properties

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