Properties of Pyrolite and Lignite

Pyrolite

Lignite

Properties of Lignite and Pyrolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

1.1-1.4

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

800-801 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Pyrolite vs Lignite Properties

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