Properties of Serpentinite and Diatomite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-5
1
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
2
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
7
1
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
9
0.90 kJ/Kg K
12
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Serpentinite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite and Diatomite.
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