Properties of Pumice and Sovite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
3
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Planar
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2
26
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
3
1
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K
14
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pumice vs Sovite Properties
Properties of Pumice and Sovite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pumice vs Sovite properties, get to know more about Pumice Definition and Sovite 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 Sovite.
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