Properties of Pumice and Tuff
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
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.