Properties of Slate and Anthracite

Slate

Anthracite

Properties of Anthracite and Slate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

1-1.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.2

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.8

1.1-1.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

1.25-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K

1.32 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

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Slate vs Anthracite Properties

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