Properties of Diamictite and Pumice

Diamictite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

4.3-5.02.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Diamictite vs Pumice Properties

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