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Properties of Diatomite and Skarn


Properties of Skarn and Diatomite


Properties

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   

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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.

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