Properties of Suevite and Novaculite

Suevite

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Suevite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

450.00 N/mm²

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

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.