Properties of Lignite and Appinite

Lignite

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Lignite vs Appinite Properties

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