Properties of Gneiss and Novaculite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
7
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
125.00 N/mm2
17
450.00 N/mm2
1
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.2
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
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.
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