Properties of Aplite and Pumice

Aplite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Aplite vs Pumice Properties

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