Properties of Novaculite and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7
8.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.7 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Novaculite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Novaculite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Novaculite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Novaculite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.