Properties of Anthracite and Slate

Anthracite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anthracite vs Slate Properties

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