Properties of Diatomite and Skarn
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
1
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 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 Skarn Properties
Properties of Diatomite and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diatomite vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Diatomite Definition and Skarn 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 Skarn.