Properties of Novaculite and Schist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
3.5-4
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Colorless
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2
1
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Slaty
Toughness
1.5
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Novaculite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Schist 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 Schist.
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