Properties of Anthracite and Foidolite

Anthracite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.51.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

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

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Foidolite Properties

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