Novaculite

Granite

Properties of Novaculite and Granite

Novaculite

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.65-2.75 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Novaculite vs Granite Properties

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