Properties of Adakite and Novaculite

Adakite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Adakite vs Novaculite Properties

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