Properties of Tuff and Diatomite

Tuff

Diatomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-61

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.49-2.51 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 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

Tuff vs Diatomite Properties

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