Properties of Claystone and Diatomite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
0
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2-2.9 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Claystone vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Claystone and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Claystone vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Claystone 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 Claystone and Diatomite.