Properties of Pumice and Latite

Pumice

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pumice vs Latite Properties

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