Properties of Pumice and Felsite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5-5.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Planar
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2
  
26
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
3
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K
  
14
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Pumice vs Felsite Properties
Properties of Pumice and Felsite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Felsite properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Felsite 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 Felsite.