Properties of Lignite and Anthracite

Lignite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

11-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.41.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Lignite vs Anthracite Properties

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