Properties of Novaculite and Suevite

Novaculite

Suevite

Properties of Suevite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

Colorless

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

Toughness

1.5

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.7

2.86

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

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Novaculite vs Suevite Properties

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