Properties of Anthracite and Serpentinite

Anthracite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.53-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-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

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Anthracite vs Serpentinite Properties

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