Properties of Diatomite and Coal
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
1100-1400 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Diatomite vs Coal Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Coal play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Coal properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Coal 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 Diatomite and Coal.