Properties of Pumice and Dolomite
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
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
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.