Properties of Anthracite and Travertine
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anthracite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.