Properties of Anthracite and Coal

Anthracite

Coal

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.51-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.41.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³1100-1400 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Anthracite vs Coal Properties

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