Properties of Siltstone and Pumice

Siltstone

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.3.1 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.4.1 Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

1.4.2 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.4.4 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.5.2 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.5.3 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

5.2.3 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

5.3.2 Toughness

2.6

5.3.3 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.732.86

0 8.4

6.1.2 Transparency

Opaque

6.1.3 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Siltstone vs Pumice Properties

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