Properties of Coal and Basalt

Coal

Basalt

Properties of Basalt and Coal

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-1.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Not Available

Compressive Strength

Not Available

37.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

2.3

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1100-1400 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Coal vs Basalt Properties

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