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Properties of Pumice and Soapstone

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
61
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Planar
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Black
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Greasy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2225.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
3
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.862.86
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pumice vs Soapstone Properties

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