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Properties of Claystone and Pumice


Properties of Pumice and Claystone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Planar   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
51.20 N/mm2   
26

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.6   
3   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2-2.9 g/cm3   
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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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.

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