Properties of Anthracite and Hornfels

Anthracite

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA5.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.43.4-3.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³0.25-0.30 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anthracite vs Hornfels Properties

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