Properties of Travertine and Diatomite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Travertine vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Travertine 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 Travertine and Diatomite.