Properties of Diamictite and Evaporite
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
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Diamictite vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Diamictite Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.