Novaculite

Diorite

Properties of Novaculite and Diorite

Novaculite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Novaculite vs Diorite Properties

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