Properties of Pumice and Skarn
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Planar
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Pumice vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Pumice and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Skarn 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 Skarn.