Properties of Pumice and Picrite

Pumice

Picrite

Properties of Picrite and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.8

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Planar

Uneven

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

189.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.75-2.92

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.