Properties of Diatomite and Siltstone

Diatomite

Siltstone

Properties of Siltstone and Diatomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.54-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

2.6-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Diatomite vs Siltstone Properties

Properties of Diatomite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Siltstone 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 Siltstone.