Properties of Wehrlite and Pumice

Wehrlite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Wehrlite vs Pumice Properties

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