Properties of Argillite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Argillite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Argillite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Argillite 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 Argillite and Diatomite.