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Properties of Pumice and Scoria


Properties of Scoria and Pumice


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Planar   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2   
26
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
3   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
Not Available   

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Pumice vs Scoria Properties

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

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