Properties of Norite and Novaculite

Norite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Norite vs Novaculite Properties

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