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Properties of Trondhjemite and Diatomite


Properties of Diatomite and Trondhjemite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
1   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
Bluish Black   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.1   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-3   
2.3-2.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.73 g/cm3   
2.49-2.51 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Trondhjemite vs Diatomite Properties

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

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