Properties of Benmoreite and Diatomite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
1
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
Black
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
28
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.3
1
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
0.90 kJ/Kg K
12
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Benmoreite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Benmoreite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Benmoreite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite and Diatomite.
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