Properties of Pumice and Theralite

Pumice

Theralite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Theralite Properties

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