Properties of Adakite and Diatomite

Adakite

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.49-2.51 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Adakite vs Diatomite Properties

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