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Properties of Diatomite and Limestone

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
13-4
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
NA115.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
1
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.3-2.42.3-2.7
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm32.3-2.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Pressure Resistant

Diatomite vs Limestone Properties

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