Properties of Anthracite and Jaspillite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anthracite vs Jaspillite Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Jaspillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Jaspillite properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite.