Properties of Coquina and Pumice
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Planar
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
3
Specific Gravity
1.10-2.24
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Coquina vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Coquina and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Coquina vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Coquina 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 Coquina and Pumice.