Properties of Pyroxenite and Novaculite

Pyroxenite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.7 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Novaculite Properties

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