Properties of Pumice and Aplite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Planar
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pumice vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Pumice and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Aplite 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 Aplite.