Properties of Breccia and Pumice
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Planar
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
51.20 N/mm
2
  
26
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
3
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
0 g/cm3
  
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.87 kJ/Kg K
  
14
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Breccia vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Breccia and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Breccia vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Breccia 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 Breccia and Pumice.