Properties of Suevite and Novaculite

Suevite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

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

2.862.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Suevite vs Novaculite Properties

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