Properties of Greywacke and Diatomite

Greywacke

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Angular and Fine

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.61 g/cm³2.49-2.51 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Greywacke vs Diatomite Properties

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