Properties of Shonkinite and Novaculite

Shonkinite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.4.1 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.4.2 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.4.3 Streak

White

Colorless

1.4.4 Porosity

Less Porous

1.4.5 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.4.6 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.4.7 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.4.8 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.4.9 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.4.10 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.4.11 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shonkinite vs Novaculite Properties

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