Properties of Anthracite and Skarn

Anthracite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Anthracite vs Skarn Properties

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