Properties of Flint and Anthracite

Flint

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

71-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.81.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Flint vs Anthracite Properties

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