Properties of Ijolite and Pumice
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Planar
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
3
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Ijolite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Pumice.