Properties of Scoria and Lignite

Scoria

Lignite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-61

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available800-801 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Scoria vs Lignite Properties

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