Properties of Gabbro and Pumice

Gabbro

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

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

225.00 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³0.25-0.3 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

Gabbro vs Pumice Properties

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