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Properties of Gabbro and Diatomite


Properties of Diatomite and Gabbro


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
1   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
1.6   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.3-2.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   
2.49-2.51 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Gabbro vs Diatomite Properties

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

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