Properties of Pumice and Travertine

Pumice

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Planar

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

51.20 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.861.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.3 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Travertine Properties

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