Properties of Lignite and Metapelite

Lignite

Metapelite

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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

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.43.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Lignite vs Metapelite Properties

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