Properties of Anthracite and Essexite

Anthracite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Essexite Properties

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