Properties of Pumice and Monzonite
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
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pumice vs Monzonite Properties
Properties of Pumice and Monzonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Monzonite properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Monzonite 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 Monzonite.