Pumice

Peridotite

Properties of Pumice and Peridotite

Pumice

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Peridotite Properties

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