Properties of Phyllite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.73
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant
Phyllite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Phyllite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phyllite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Phyllite 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 Phyllite and Diatomite.