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Properties of Pumice and Chert

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
66.5-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Planar
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2450.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
3
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.862.5-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm32.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Chert Properties

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