Properties of Jaspillite and Novaculite

Jaspillite

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Jaspillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

230.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

1.5

Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

0-5.7 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Jaspillite vs Novaculite Properties

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