Properties of Shoshonite and Novaculite

Shoshonite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Shoshonite vs Novaculite Properties

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