Properties of Anthracite and Gabbro
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Not Available
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.6
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anthracite vs Gabbro Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Gabbro play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Gabbro properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Gabbro 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 Gabbro.