Properties of Metapelite and Diatomite

Metapelite

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-61

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.49-2.51 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Metapelite vs Diatomite Properties

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