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Properties of Pumice and Jadeitite


Properties of Jadeitite and Pumice


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
3-5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Planar   
Uneven   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2   
26
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
3   
7   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.79-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   
2.5-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

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.

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