Properties of Anthracite and Shale

Anthracite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Anthracite vs Shale Properties

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