Properties of Anthracite and Granite

Anthracite

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.65-2.75 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Granite Properties

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