Properties of Greenschist and Novaculite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
7
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
Colorless
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
450.00 N/mm2
1
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.5
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Greenschist vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Greenschist and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Greenschist vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Greenschist 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 Greenschist and Novaculite.
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