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Properties of Pumice and Tuff

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
64-6
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Planar
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2243.80 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
3
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.862.73
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm31-1.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pumice vs Tuff Properties

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