Properties of Kenyte and Novaculite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
14
450.00 N/mm2
1
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Kenyte vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Kenyte and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Kenyte 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 Kenyte and Novaculite.
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