Properties of Novaculite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.1
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Novaculite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.