Properties of Pumice and Sandstone

Pumice

Sandstone

Properties of Sandstone and Pumice

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Planar

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull

Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Pumice vs Sandstone Properties

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