Properties of Pumice and Claystone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Planar
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pumice vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Pumice and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Claystone 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 Claystone.