Properties of Benmoreite and Anthracite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
1-1.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.3
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
1.1-1.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
1.32 kJ/Kg K
  
4
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Benmoreite vs Anthracite Properties
Properties of Benmoreite and Anthracite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Benmoreite vs Anthracite properties, get to know more about Benmoreite Definition and Anthracite 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 Benmoreite and Anthracite.