Properties of Hawaiite and Novaculite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Not Available
  
Colorless
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
450.00 N/mm2
  
1
Cleavage
Not Applicable
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Hawaiite vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Hawaiite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hawaiite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite and Novaculite.