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Properties of Anthracite and Foidolite


Properties of Foidolite and Anthracite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-1.5   
1.5   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K   
4
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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