Properties of Anthracite and Diamictite

Anthracite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.44.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Anthracite vs Diamictite Properties

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