Properties of Anthracite and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Black
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anthracite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite.