Properties of Limestone and Pumice

Limestone

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Limestone vs Pumice Properties

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