Properties of Hornfels and Novaculite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Yet Found
1.5
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornfels vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Hornfels and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornfels vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Hornfels 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 Hornfels and Novaculite.