Properties of Pumice and Conglomerate

Pumice

Conglomerate

Properties of Conglomerate and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Planar

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.86-2.88

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

1.7-2.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Pumice vs Conglomerate Properties

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