Properties of Pumice and Phyllite

Pumice

Phyllite

Properties of Phyllite and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Phyllitic

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.72-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Pumice vs Phyllite Properties

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