Properties of Novaculite and Pumice
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Planar
Streak
Colorless
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Novaculite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Novaculite 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 Novaculite and Pumice.