Properties of Novaculite and Dunite

Novaculite

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.73-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.84-2.85 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Novaculite vs Dunite Properties

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