Properties of Diamictite and Novaculite

Diamictite

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Diamictite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

Colorless

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

4.3-5.0

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Diamictite vs Novaculite Properties

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