Properties of Novaculite and Slate

Novaculite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Novaculite vs Slate Properties

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