Properties of Anthracite and Soapstone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1-1.5
  
1
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Greasy
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K
  
4
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Anthracite vs Soapstone Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Soapstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Soapstone properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Soapstone 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 Soapstone.