Properties of Nephelinite and Novaculite

Nephelinite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.92.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Novaculite Properties

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