Properties of Pumice and Mudstone

Pumice

Mudstone

Properties of Mudstone and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Planar

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.