Properties of Suevite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Suevite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Suevite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Suevite 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 Suevite and Diatomite.