Properties of Pumice and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Planar
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.