Properties of Tuff and Novaculite

Tuff

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-67

1 7

1.4.1 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.4.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.5.2 Streak

White

Colorless

1.6.1 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

2.2.1 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

2.3.1 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.5-2.7

0 8.4

6.1.14 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

6.1.15 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

6.3 Thermal Properties

6.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

7.3.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Novaculite Properties

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