Properties of Novaculite and Phyllite

Novaculite

Phyllite

Properties of Phyllite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Colorless

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Phyllitic

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

1.5

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.72-2.73

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Novaculite vs Phyllite Properties

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