Properties of Pumice and Comendite

Pumice

Comendite

Properties of Comendite and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Planar

Pervasive

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

92.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.38

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Not Available

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Pumice vs Comendite Properties

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