Properties of Scoria and Pumice
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5-6
6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Planar
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
51.20 N/mm2
26
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.1
3
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.87 kJ/Kg K
14
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Scoria vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Scoria and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Scoria vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Scoria Definition and Pumice 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 Scoria and Pumice.
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