Properties of Pumice and Mudstone

Pumice

Mudstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pumice vs Mudstone Properties

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