Properties of Pyroxenite and Anthracite

Pyroxenite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

71-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.51.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Anthracite Properties

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