Properties of Pumice and Hawaiite

Pumice

Hawaiite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Hawaiite Properties

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