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Properties of Anthracite and Icelandite


Properties of Icelandite and Anthracite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1-1.5   
7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Vitreous   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.1   

Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3   
2.11-2.36 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K   
4
2.39 kJ/Kg K   
2

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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