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Properties of Greywacke and Anthracite


Properties of Anthracite and Greywacke


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
1-1.5   

Grain Size
Angular and Fine   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.6   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
1.1-1.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.61 g/cm3   
1.25-2.5 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
1.32 kJ/Kg K   
4

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Greywacke vs Anthracite Properties

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

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