Properties of Novaculite and Shale
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
3
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
Colorless
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2
  
1
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
1.5
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.7 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
0.39 kJ/Kg K
  
23
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Novaculite vs Shale Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Shale play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Shale properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Shale 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 Shale.