Properties of Jadeitite and Novaculite

Jadeitite

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Jadeitite vs Novaculite Properties

Properties of Jadeitite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Jadeitite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite and Novaculite.