Properties of Taconite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
5-5.3
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Taconite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Taconite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Taconite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Taconite 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 Taconite and Diatomite.