Properties of Diatomite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Poor
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diatomite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Phonolite 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 Phonolite.