Properties of Pumice and Shoshonite

Pumice

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.98

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.9-3 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pumice vs Shoshonite Properties

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