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Properties of Novaculite and Quartzite


Properties of Quartzite and Novaculite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
Colorless   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Indiscernible   

Toughness
1.5   
1.9   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7   
2.6-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.32-2.42 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

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

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Novaculite vs Quartzite Properties

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

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