Properties of Phonolite and Pumice

Phonolite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

3.1.4 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

3.2.2 Toughness

Not Available

3.2.4 Specific Gravity

2.62.86

0 8.4

5.3.5 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

5.3.7 Density

2.6 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.2.8 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Phonolite vs Pumice Properties

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