Properties of Coal and Diamictite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1100-1400 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Coal vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Coal and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Coal vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Coal Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.