Properties of Novaculite and Argillite

Novaculite

Argillite

Properties of Argillite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

Colorless

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

Toughness

1.5

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.56-2.68

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Novaculite vs Argillite Properties

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