Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Pumice

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

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

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Pumice Properties

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