Properties of Adakite and Diatomite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
1
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.3-2.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
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.