Properties of Limestone and Pumice

Limestone

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Planar

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Earthy

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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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.