Properties of Metapelite and Pumice

Metapelite

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Planar

Streak

Unknown

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Compressive Strength

Not Available

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Metapelite vs Pumice Properties

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