Pumice

Chalk

Properties of Pumice and Chalk

Pumice

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.3-2.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pumice vs Chalk Properties

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