Blueschist

Diatomite

Properties of Blueschist and Diatomite

Blueschist

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.2

2.3-2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.90 kJ/Kg K

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Blueschist vs Diatomite Properties

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