Properties of Diamictite and Carbonatite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Diamictite vs Carbonatite Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Carbonatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Carbonatite properties, get to know more about Diamictite Definition and Carbonatite 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 Diamictite and Carbonatite.