Properties of Coal and Anthracite

Coal

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-1.51-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.41.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1100-1400 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Coal vs Anthracite Properties

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