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Properties of Anthracite and Shale

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1-1.5
3
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
Properties of F..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
2.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.2-2.8
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
1.32 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Anthracite vs Shale Properties

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