Properties of Mugearite and Pumice

Mugearite

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Mugearite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Not Available

Earthy

Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Applicable

Perfect

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Mugearite vs Pumice Properties

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