Properties of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
60.00 N/mm
2
  
25
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
2.46-2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Diatomite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite.