Properties of Novaculite and Diorite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
Colorless
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Shiny
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Novaculite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.