Properties of Anthracite and Serpentinite

Anthracite

Serpentinite

Properties of Serpentinite and Anthracite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-1.5

3-5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.