Properties of Diabase and Novaculite

Diabase

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Diabase

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Black

Colorless

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.6

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Diabase vs Novaculite Properties

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