Properties of Whiteschist and Pumice

Whiteschist

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium 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

200.00 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Whiteschist vs Pumice Properties

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