Properties of Essexite and Pumice

Essexite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Essexite vs Pumice Properties

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