Properties of Diatomite and Pantellerite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Conchoidal
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Diatomite vs Pantellerite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Pantellerite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Pantellerite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite.