Properties of Pumice and Dunite

Pumice

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.84-2.85 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Dunite Properties

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