Properties of Diatomite and Greywacke

Diatomite

Greywacke

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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

Angular and Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

2.4.1 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

2.4.3 Toughness

2.6

2.4.4 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.42.2-2.8

0 8.4

5.2.2 Transparency

Opaque

5.2.4 Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³2.6-2.61 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

6.2.8 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Diatomite vs Greywacke Properties

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