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Properties of Pumice and Diatomite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
61
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Planar
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
3
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.862.3-2.4
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm32.49-2.51 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.90 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant

Pumice vs Diatomite Properties

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