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Properties of Anthracite and Granophyre


Properties of Granophyre and Anthracite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-1.5   
6-7   

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

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3   
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K   
4
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Anthracite vs Granophyre Properties

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

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