Properties of Slate and Diatomite

Slate

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

30.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.82.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.49-2.51 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.76 kJ/Kg K0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Slate vs Diatomite Properties

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