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Properties of Pyrolite and Diatomite


Properties of Diatomite and Pyrolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
1   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.1   
1   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.3-2.4   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.49-2.51 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Pyrolite vs Diatomite Properties

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

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