Properties of Anthracite and Sovite

Anthracite

Sovite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³2.84-2.86 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anthracite vs Sovite Properties

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