Properties of Novaculite and Flint

Novaculite

Flint

Properties of Flint and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Colorless

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Novaculite vs Flint Properties

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