Pumice

Foidolite

Properties of Pumice and Foidolite

Pumice

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Foidolite Properties

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