Coal | Properties, Formation, Occurrence and Uses Geology Science
Coal has a variety of physical properties, including: Color: Coal can range in color from black to brown to grayish.; Hardness: Coal can range in hardness from very soft and crumbly, like graphite, to very hard, like anthracite.; Density: Coal has a lower density than many rocks and minerals, making it relatively lightweight.; Porosity: Coal can be very porous, with small spaces between the ...