Properties of Oolite and Diatomite

Oolite

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

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

Oolite vs Diatomite Properties

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