Properties of Pumice and Dacite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Planar
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.77-2.771 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pumice vs Dacite Properties
Properties of Pumice and Dacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Dacite properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Dacite 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 Dacite.