Properties of Diatomite and Oolite

Diatomite

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

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

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diatomite vs Oolite Properties

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