Properties of Pumice and Pantellerite

Pumice

Pantellerite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pumice vs Pantellerite Properties

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