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Properties of Harzburgite and Pumice


Properties of Pumice and Harzburgite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Planar   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
51.20 N/mm2   
26

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
3   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.86   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Harzburgite vs Pumice Properties

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

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