Properties of Granite and Coal

Granite

Coal

Properties of Coal and Granite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

1-1.5

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

1.1-1.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³

1100-1400 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

1.32 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Granite vs Coal Properties

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