Properties of Serpentinite and Anthracite

Serpentinite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-51-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-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

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-31.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Serpentinite vs Anthracite Properties

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