Properties of Diatomite and Rhyodacite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
200.50 N/mm
2
  
9
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
2.34-2.40
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Diatomite vs Rhyodacite Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite.