Properties of Novaculite and Diamictite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Colorless
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Novaculite vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.