Diatomite

Nephelinite

Properties of Diatomite and Nephelinite

Diatomite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.4-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.90 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Diatomite vs Nephelinite Properties

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