Properties of Anthracite and Limestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1-1.5
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
115.00 N/mm
2
  
18
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
  
2.3-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
  
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K
  
4
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Pressure Resistant
  
Anthracite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Limestone 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 Limestone.