Properties of Anthracite and Jasperoid

Anthracite

Jasperoid

Properties of Jasperoid and Anthracite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-1.5

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Anthracite vs Jasperoid Properties

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