Properties of Novaculite and Gneiss

Novaculite

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²125.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.6-2.9 g/cm³

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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Novaculite vs Gneiss Properties

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