Pumice

Amphibolite

Properties of Pumice and Amphibolite

Pumice

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Amphibolite Properties

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