Properties of Lignite and Scoria
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
800-801 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Lignite vs Scoria Properties
Properties of Lignite and Scoria play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lignite vs Scoria properties, get to know more about Lignite Definition and Scoria 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 Scoria.