Properties of Foidolite and Diatomite

Foidolite

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.51

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.49-2.51 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Foidolite vs Diatomite Properties

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