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Properties of Pumice and Mylonite


Properties of Mylonite and Pumice


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
3-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Planar   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2   
26
1.28 N/mm2   
32

Cleavage
Perfect   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.97-3.05   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   
2.6-4.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
1.50 kJ/Kg K   
3

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Pumice vs Mylonite Properties

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

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