Properties of Novaculite and Diabase

Novaculite

Diabase

Properties of Diabase and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Colorless

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

1.5

1.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Novaculite vs Diabase Properties

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