Properties of Pumice and Jadeitite

Pumice

Jadeitite

Properties of Jadeitite and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Planar

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.79-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.95 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

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Pumice vs Jadeitite Properties

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