Properties of Claystone and Pumice

Claystone

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Claystone vs Pumice Properties

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