Properties of Novaculite and Pegmatite

Novaculite

Pegmatite

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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

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.6-2.65 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Novaculite vs Pegmatite Properties

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