Properties of Pumice and Larvikite

Pumice

Larvikite

Properties of Larvikite and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Planar

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.9-2.91 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Pumice vs Larvikite Properties

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