Properties of Diatomite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Diatomite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Porphyry 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 Porphyry.