Properties of Diamictite and Novaculite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
2-3
7
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
1
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
18
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.
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