Properties of Anthracite and Pyroxenite

Anthracite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.43.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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