Properties of Ignimbrite and Pumice
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-6
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Planar
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2
  
5
51.20 N/mm2
  
26
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
3
  
Specific Gravity
2.73
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
0.87 kJ/Kg K
  
14
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Ignimbrite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Ignimbrite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ignimbrite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite and Pumice.