Properties of Anthracite and Quartzite

Anthracite

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Anthracite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-1.5

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Indiscernible

Toughness

Not Available

1.9

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.6-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Anthracite vs Quartzite Properties

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