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Properties of Borolanite and Novaculite


Properties of Novaculite and Borolanite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Colorless   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
450.00 N/mm2   
1

Cleavage
Poor   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.5-2.7   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Borolanite vs Novaculite Properties

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

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