Properties of Turbidite and Diatomite

Turbidite

Diatomite

Properties of Diatomite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Metallic

Dull

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.3-2.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

2.49-2.51 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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Turbidite vs Diatomite Properties

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