Properties of Diatomite and Pyrolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diatomite vs Pyrolite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Pyrolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Pyrolite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite.