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Properties of Pseudotachylite and Pumice


Properties of Pumice and Pseudotachylite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Planar   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
60.00 N/mm2   
25
51.20 N/mm2   
26

Cleavage
Irregular   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
3   

Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86   
2.86   

Transparency
Transparent to Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3   
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Pseudotachylite vs Pumice Properties

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

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