Anthracite

Phyllite

Properties of Anthracite and Phyllite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.5

1-2

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.72-2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.32 kJ/Kg K

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Anthracite vs Phyllite Properties

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