Properties of Lherzolite and Pumice

Lherzolite

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Lherzolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Lherzolite vs Pumice Properties

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