Properties of Novaculite and Aplite

Novaculite

Aplite

Properties of Aplite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

Colorless

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

130.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

1.5

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.6

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Novaculite vs Aplite Properties

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