Properties of Lignite and Litchfieldite

Lignite

Litchfieldite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.6 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, Wear Resistant

Lignite vs Litchfieldite Properties

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