Properties of Novaculite and Essexite

Novaculite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Novaculite vs Essexite Properties

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