Properties of Pantellerite and Diatomite

Pantellerite

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

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

Pantellerite vs Diatomite Properties

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