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Properties of Diatomite and Siltstone


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/cm3   
2.49-2.51 g/cm3   

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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