Properties of Novaculite and Pseudotachylite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Colorless
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2
1
60.00 N/mm2
25
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.46-2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Novaculite vs Pseudotachylite Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Pseudotachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Pseudotachylite properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite.
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