Properties of Diatomite and Travertine

Diatomite

Travertine

Properties of Travertine and Diatomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

80.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

1.68

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

2.71 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

1.09 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Diatomite vs Travertine Properties

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