Properties of Pumice and Pyroxenite

Pumice

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse 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

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Pyroxenite Properties

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