Properties of Diatomite and Nephelinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Flat
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Vitreous to Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
35.00 N/mm
2
  
29
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
1
  
2.7
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
2.4-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Diatomite vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite.