Properties of Tonalite and Pumice

Tonalite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very 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

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Tonalite vs Pumice Properties

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