Properties of Suevite and Novaculite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
Colorless
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
450.00 N/mm
2
  
1
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
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.