Properties of Gneiss and Novaculite

Gneiss

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Novaculite Properties

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