Properties of Diatomite and Gossan
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Metallic
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
2.0
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
0.24 kJ/Kg K
  
24
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Diatomite vs Gossan Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Gossan play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Gossan properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Gossan 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 Gossan.