Properties of Diatomite and Hyaloclastite

Diatomite

Hyaloclastite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

11-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull and Grainy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Diatomite vs Hyaloclastite Properties

Properties of Diatomite and Hyaloclastite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Hyaloclastite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Hyaloclastite 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 Hyaloclastite .