Properties of Essexite and Anthracite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
1-1.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Shiny
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
1.6
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
1.1-1.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
1.32 kJ/Kg K
  
4
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Essexite vs Anthracite Properties
Properties of Essexite and Anthracite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Essexite vs Anthracite properties, get to know more about Essexite 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 Essexite and Anthracite.