Properties of Anthracite and Basanite

Anthracite

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Anthracite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-1.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Anthracite vs Basanite Properties

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