Properties of Novaculite and Rhyolite

Novaculite

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.7 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 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, Wear Resistant

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Novaculite vs Rhyolite Properties

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