Properties of Anthracite and Basanite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1-1.5
7
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
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
4
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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 .
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