Properties of Novaculite and Slate
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
3-4
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
Colorless
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2
1
30.00 N/mm2
30
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Slaty
Toughness
1.5
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
0.76 kJ/Kg K
17
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Novaculite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Slate 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 Slate.
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