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Properties of Jasperoid and Pumice


Properties of Pumice and Jasperoid


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Planar   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous and Pearly   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
51.20 N/mm2   
26

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
3   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.86   

Transparency
Transparent to Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

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

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Jasperoid vs Pumice Properties

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

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