Properties of Eclogite and Novaculite

Eclogite

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Eclogite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

3.2-3.6 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Eclogite vs Novaculite Properties

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