Properties of Conglomerate and Pumice

Conglomerate

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Conglomerate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Planar

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

Not Available

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.88

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.7-2.3 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Conglomerate vs Pumice Properties

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