Properties of Limestone and Pumice
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Planar
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Earthy
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
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.