Pumice

Picrite

Properties of Pumice and Picrite

Pumice

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.8

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.75-2.92

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pumice vs Picrite Properties

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