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Properties of Essexite  and Diatomite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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