The article discusses the properties and applications of the mineral diatomite. According to the author, diatomite is a soft, friable and very fine-grained siliceous sedimentary rock made of the remains of fossilized diatoms. The author adds that its properties make diatomite very useful as a filtration medium and as a component in cement.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2013 |
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| Title | Mineral resource of the month: diatomite |
| Authors | |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earth |
| Index ID | 70045895 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |