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Properties of Carbonatite and Diatomite


Properties of Diatomite and Carbonatite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3   
1   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
1   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.3-2.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3   
2.49-2.51 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Carbonatite vs Diatomite Properties

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

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