Foidolite

Novaculite

Properties of Foidolite and Novaculite

Foidolite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.5-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Foidolite vs Novaculite Properties

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