Properties of Granodiorite and Novaculite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
7
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
Colorless
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
13
450.00 N/mm2
1
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Granodiorite vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Granodiorite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granodiorite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite and Novaculite.
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