Properties of Diatomite and Enderbite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Diatomite vs Enderbite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Enderbite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Enderbite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Enderbite 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 Enderbite.