Properties of Anthracite and Icelandite

Anthracite

Icelandite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Icelandite Properties

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