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Properties of Pumice and Quartzite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6
6-7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Planar
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
51.20 N/mm2
Rank: 26 (Overall)
115.00 N/mm2
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
1.1.9 Toughness
3
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1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6-2.8
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.87 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0.75 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Quartzite Properties

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