Properties of Diamictite and Anthracite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
1-1.5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Shiny
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
  
1.1-1.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
  
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
1.32 kJ/Kg K
  
4
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Diamictite vs Anthracite Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Anthracite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Anthracite properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Anthracite.