Properties of Chalk and Novaculite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Chalk vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Chalk and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chalk vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Chalk 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 Chalk and Novaculite.