Properties of Turbidite and Novaculite

Turbidite

Novaculite

Properties of Novaculite and Turbidite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Colorless

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²

450.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Disjunctive

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.4

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.46-2.73

2.5-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

1.6-2.5 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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Turbidite vs Novaculite Properties

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