Properties of Metapelite and Novaculite

Metapelite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.14 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.15 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.16 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

2.4.4 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

2.4.6 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.3.5 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Novaculite Properties

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