Properties of Pumice and Borolanite

Pumice

Borolanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65.5-6

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

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Borolanite Properties

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