Properties of Lignite and Mudstone

Lignite

Mudstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

12-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Lignite vs Mudstone Properties

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