Properties of Diatomite and Turbidite

Diatomite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Diatomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Metallic

Compressive Strength

Not Available

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Disjunctive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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Diatomite vs Turbidite Properties

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