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Properties of Pumice and Ijolite


Properties of Ijolite and Pumice


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Planar   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2   
26
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.6-2.76   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
Not Available   

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Pumice vs Ijolite Properties

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

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