Properties of Oolite and Novaculite

Oolite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Oolite vs Novaculite Properties

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