Properties of Pumice and Benmoreite

Pumice

Benmoreite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

2.3.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

2.3.3 Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal

2.3.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

2.3.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

2.3.6 Luster

Earthy

2.3.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

2.3.8 Cleavage

Perfect

2.3.9 Toughness

2.3

2.3.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.8-3

0 8.4

2.3.11 Transparency

Opaque

2.3.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

2.4 Thermal Properties

2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

2.4.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Benmoreite Properties

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