Properties of Jaspillite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-5.7 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Jaspillite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Jaspillite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jaspillite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite and Diatomite.