Properties of Pumice and Borolanite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Planar
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.