Properties of Pumice and Argillite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Planar
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
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.