Properties of Diatomite and Granulite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.8-3.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diatomite vs Granulite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Granulite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Granulite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Granulite 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 Granulite.