Properties of Chalk and Diatomite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Chalk vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Chalk and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chalk vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Chalk 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 Chalk and Diatomite.