Metapelite

Novaculite

Properties of Metapelite and Novaculite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

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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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.5-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.72 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 20 (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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Novaculite Properties

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