Properties of Anthracite and Turbidite

Anthracite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Anthracite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-1.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Metallic

Compressive Strength

Not Available

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Disjunctive

Toughness

Not Available

2.4

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Anthracite vs Turbidite Properties

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