Properties of Pumice and Argillite

Pumice

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pumice vs Argillite Properties

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