Properties of Amphibolite and Pumice

Amphibolite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Amphibolite vs Pumice Properties

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