Properties of Tuff and Pumice
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
4-6
6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Planar
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2
5
51.20 N/mm2
26
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
3
Specific Gravity
2.73
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
0.87 kJ/Kg K
14
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Tuff vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Tuff and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tuff vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Tuff 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 Tuff and Pumice.
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