Properties of Trachyandesite and Pumice
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-5
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Planar
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
51.20 N/mm2
  
26
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
3
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.87 kJ/Kg K
  
14
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Trachyandesite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite and Pumice.