Properties of Novaculite and Travertine
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
1.68
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Novaculite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.