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Properties of Novaculite and Marl


Properties of Marl and Novaculite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
2-3   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Colorless   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
Not Available   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Novaculite vs Marl Properties

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

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