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Siltstone
Diatomite
Properties of Diatomite and Siltstone
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Definition
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Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
1
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
1
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm
3
2.49-2.51 g/cm
3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.90 kJ/Kg K
12
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant
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