Properties of Diatomite and Granite

Diatomite

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

16-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.42.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³2.65-2.75 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diatomite vs Granite Properties

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