Properties of Anthracite and Slate
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1-1.5
3-4
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
30.00 N/mm2
30
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K
4
0.76 kJ/Kg K
17
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.
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