Properties of Sovite and Pumice

Sovite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Sovite vs Pumice Properties

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