Properties of Pumice and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Pumice vs Nephelinite Properties
Properties of Pumice and Nephelinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Nephelinite properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite.