Properties of Pumice and Dolomite

Pumice

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

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

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Pumice vs Dolomite Properties

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